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Definition of onset - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
startbeginning of something, often unpleasant
- The onset of winter brought heavy snow.
2.
medicalTECH. initial phase of a disease with symptomsTECH.
- The doctor noted the onset of the illness.
3.
acousticsTECH. beginning of a musical note or soundTECH.
- The onset of the note was sharp and clear.
4.
warDated military offensive against an enemyDated
- The onset was launched at dawn.
5.
phonologyTECH. initial portion of a syllable before the nucleusTECH.
- In 'cat', 'c' is the onset.
Expressions with onset
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starting slowly and steadily
The illness had a gradual onset, making it hard to detect early.
beginning of a process or activity
The onset of action in the project was delayed due to unforeseen issues.
quality or behavior developing much later than is usual or expected
She experienced a late-onset interest in painting after retirement.
time when a sickness first starts or first shows clear signs
The doctor asked about the disease onset to understand how the symptoms developed.
Origin of onset
Middle English, onsetten (to attack)
Terms with onset included in their meaning
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medical
sudden onset of a disease or condition
event onset
time at which an event or activity begins
onset
beginning or start of something
phonology
onset of a syllable in phonetics
medical
of recent or sudden onset
hypnic jerk
sudden muscle movement during sleep onset
medical
type of autism with late onset or atypical symptoms
pregnancy
series of temporary contractions resembling the onset of childbirth
medical
time delay between injection and effect onset
medical
onset of final stage of childbirth
time
beginning or onset of an event
attack
sudden and severe onset of trouble
linguistics
marking onset of an event or entry into a condition
medical
preventing the onset of diabetes
acr: delayed-onset muscle soreness
muscle pain that happens after exercise
sleep
sudden involuntary muscle spasm during sleep onset
onset
first stage or start of something happening
medical
type 1 diabetes with early onset in children
medical
extremely severe and sudden in onset
medical
occurring before the onset of psychosis
medical
before the onset of senility
early onset
dementia starting before the age of 65
medical
early symptom indicating disease onset
medical
indicating the onset of a disease
Examples of onset in a sentence
The onset of the storm caught everyone by surprise. Early onset of the flu can be severe. The onset of symptoms was sudden and alarming. The onset of the symphony was breathtaking. Listeners were captivated by the onset of the melody. The onset was unexpected and caught them off guard.
They prepared for the onset with strategic planning. The onset in 'dog' is 'd'. Linguists study the onset of various words.
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- French:début, manifestation, ...
- German:Beginn, Ausbruch, ...
- Italian:inizio, insorgenza, ...
- Spanish:comienzo, ataque, ...
- Portuguese:início, aparecimento, ...
- Chinese:开始, 起病, ...
- Japanese:到来, 発症, ...
- Arabic:بداية, زَمَن البَدْء, ...
- Hebrew:הַתְחָלָה, הִתְפָּרְצוּת, ...
- Russian:начало, появление, ...
- Ukrainian:початок, наступ, ...
- Hindi:शुरुआत, रोगारंभ, ...
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